CVE-2016-9802: Buffer Overflow
In BlueZ 5.42, a buffer over-read was identified in "l2cappacket" function in "monitor/packet.c" source file. This issue can be triggered by processing a corrupted dump file and will result in btmon crash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9802?
CVE-2016-9802 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for a btmon crash.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9802?
To fix CVE-2016-9802, you should upgrade BlueZ to a version higher than 5.42 that addresses this buffer over-read issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9802?
CVE-2016-9802 affects users of BlueZ version 5.42 that utilize the btmon tool to monitor Bluetooth traffic.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9802?
CVE-2016-9802 is a buffer over-read vulnerability that can lead to application crashes when processing corrupted dump files.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-9802?
The impact of CVE-2016-9802 is primarily the crash of the btmon monitoring tool which can disrupt Bluetooth analysis.